Rep. Joseph Kennedy
Democrat • 4th District, Massachusetts • 1st Term • Sworn In 2013
- 1 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 471 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 26 of 440)
- 68 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 369 of 440) 1 Made Into Law (Ranks 184 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Rep. Ben Luján
- Rep. Michael Grimm
- Least often votes with:
- Rep. Jim Matheson
- Rep. Richard Hudson
- Votes with party 96%
- Abstains: 6%
Sponsored Bills
Co-sponsored Bills
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H.Res.265Introduced Jun 17, 2013 6 Views
Honoring the entrepreneurial spirit of small business concerns in the United States during National Small Business Week, which begins on June ...
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H.Res.268Introduced Jun 17, 2013 15 Views
Observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.
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H.R.2235 - Officer Sean Collier Campus Police Recognition Act of 2013Introduced Jun 04, 2013 15 Views
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide death benefits for campus police officers.
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H.R.2146 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2013Introduced May 23, 2013 14 Views
To extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program of the Department of the Treasury for 10 years.
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H.R.2185 - Veterans Day Moment of Silence ActIntroduced Jun 11, 2013 14 Views
To amend title 36, United States Code, to encourage the nationwide observance of two minutes of silence each Veterans Day.
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H.R.2159 - 21st Century STEM Competitive Jobs ActIntroduced May 23, 2013 8 Views
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a STEM grant program.
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H.R.2084 - Partnership to Build America Act of 2013Introduced May 22, 2013 6 Views
To establish the American Infrastructure Fund, to provide bond guarantees and make loans to States, local governments, and non-profit infrastr...
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H.R.2028 - Every Child Deserves a Family ActIntroduced May 16, 2013 6 Views
To prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on the sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status of any pr...
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H.R.1979 - Bank on Students Loan Fairness ActIntroduced May 14, 2013 13 Views
To prevent the doubling of the interest rate for Federal subsidized student loans for the 2013-2014 academic year by providing funds for such ...
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H.R.1951 - Sean and David Goldman International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act of 2013Introduced Jun 14, 2013 9 Views
To ensure compliance with the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction by countries with which the United S...
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H.J.Res.43Introduced Jun 14, 2013 13 Views
Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
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H.R.1946 - Responsible Student Loan Solutions ActIntroduced May 09, 2013 10 Views
To amend the Federal Direct Loan Program under the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for student loan affordability, and for other purpo...
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H.R.1891 - Science Laureates of the United States Act of 2013Introduced May 08, 2013 12 Views
To establish a position of Science Laureate of the United States.
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H.R.1864Introduced May 09, 2013 11 Views
To amend title 10, United States Code, to require an Inspector General investigation of allegations of retaliatory personnel actions taken in ...
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H.R.1840 - Senior and Retired Volunteers Act of 2013Introduced May 06, 2013 8 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from income and employment taxes real property tax abatements for seniors and disabled i...
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H.Res.201Introduced May 10, 2013 6 Views
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week on May 6, 2013, through May 12, 2013.
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H.R.1830 - Accelerating the End of Breast Cancer Act of 2013Introduced May 10, 2013 9 Views
To provide for the establishment of a Commission to Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer.
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H.R.1755 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013Introduced Jun 14, 2013 28 Views
To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
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H.Res.176Introduced Apr 30, 2013 4 Views
Commending the heroism, courage, and sacrifice of Sean Collier, an officer in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department, Mar...
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H.Res.174Introduced Apr 23, 2013 10 Views
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Speaker should immediately request a conference and appoint conferees to complet...
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H.R.1630 - America's Red Rock Wilderness ActIntroduced Apr 26, 2013 9 Views
To designate as wilderness certain Federal portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Great Basin Deserts in the State o...
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H.Res.168Introduced Apr 17, 2013 8 Views
Condemning the horrific attacks of April 15, 2013, in Boston, Massachusetts, and expressing support, sympathy, and prayers for all persons imp...
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H.R.1593 - STOP ActIntroduced May 06, 2013 14 Views
To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the prevention of and response to sexual assault in the Armed Forces by establishing a Sexua...
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H.R.1595 - Student Loan Relief Act of 2013Introduced Jun 13, 2013 23 Views
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans.
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H.R.1573 - Respect for Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2013Introduced Apr 15, 2013 6 Views
To amend the Peace Corps Act to allow former volunteers to use the seal, emblem, or name of Peace Corps on death announcements and grave stones.
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H.R.1565 - National Commission on Mass Violence Act of 2013Introduced Apr 30, 2013 41 Views
To protect Second Amendment rights, ensure that all individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Inst...
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H.R.1318 - Youth PROMISE ActIntroduced Apr 23, 2013 18 Views
To provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and interve...
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H.R.1333 - Military Family Leave Act of 2013Introduced Apr 02, 2013 5 Views
To amend title 38, United States Code, to grant family of members of the uniformed services temporary annual leave during the deployment of su...
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H.R.1389 - Military Access to Reproductive Care and Health for Military Women ActIntroduced Apr 08, 2013 24 Views
To amend title 10, United States Code, regarding restrictions on abortions at medical facilities of the Department of Defense.
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H.R.1285Introduced Apr 15, 2013 9 Views
To amend the Controlled Substances Act to make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug.
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H.R.1289 - National Fab Lab Network Act of 2013Introduced Apr 15, 2013 12 Views
To provide a Federal charter to the Fab Foundation for the National Fab Lab Network, a national network of local digital fabrication facilitie...
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H.R.1288 - World War II Merchant Mariner Service ActIntroduced Apr 08, 2013 13 Views
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to accept additional documentation when considering the application for veterans status of an ind...
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H.R.1186Introduced Mar 14, 2013 9 Views
To posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to each of Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods in recognition of their contributions to the Nation.
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H.R.1179 - Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2013Introduced Mar 15, 2013 12 Views
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to count a period of receipt of outpatient observation services in a hospital toward satisfyin...
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H.R.1070 - Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2013Introduced Mar 15, 2013 7 Views
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive coinsurance under Medicare for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of wheth...
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H.R.1008 - Eunice Kennedy Shriver ActIntroduced Apr 23, 2013 10 Views
To reauthorize the Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act of 2004, to provide assistance to Best Buddies to support the expansion and deve...
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H.R.1010 - Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013Introduced Apr 23, 2013 33 Views
To provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage.
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H.Res.104Introduced Mar 14, 2013 6 Views
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of easing the transition of members of the Armed Forces and thei...
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H.R.975 - Servicemember Mental Health Review ActIntroduced Mar 26, 2013 9 Views
To amend title 10, United States Code, to extend the duration of the Physical Disability Board of Review and to the expand the authority of su...
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H.R.938 - United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2013Introduced Apr 08, 2013 17 Views
To strengthen the strategic alliance between the United States and Israel, and for other purposes.
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H.Res.90Introduced Mar 13, 2013 9 Views
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Committee on Agriculture should not propose any reduction in the availability or...
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H.R.850 - Nuclear Iran Prevention Act of 2013Introduced May 22, 2013 22 Views
To impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions with respect to Iran, and for other purposes.
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H.Res.74Introduced Mar 15, 2013 5 Views
Supporting the goals and objectives of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
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H.R.769 - Child Tax Credit Permanency Act of 2013Introduced Feb 15, 2013 10 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the lower threshold for the refundable portion of the child tax credit and to...
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H.R.798 - Workforce Investment Act of 2013Introduced Apr 23, 2013 23 Views
To reauthorize the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to strengthen the United States workforce investment system through innovation in, and ali...
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H.R.724Introduced Feb 15, 2013 7 Views
To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles.
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H.R.685 - American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal ActIntroduced Feb 14, 2013 12 Views
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the American Fighter Aces, collectively, in recognition of their heroic military service and defense of...
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H.R.636Introduced Feb 13, 2013 7 Views
To prohibit Members of Congress from receiving any automatic pay adjustments through the end of the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress.
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H.R.627 - National Park Service 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin ActIntroduced Feb 13, 2013 8 Views
To provide for the issuance of coins to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the National Park Service, and for other pur...
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H.R.630 - Postal Service Protection Act of 2013Introduced Apr 08, 2013 15 Views
To recalculate and restore retirement annuity obligations of the United States Postal Service, eliminate the requirement that the United State...
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U.S. Congress - Rep. Joseph Kennedy, Massachusetts (D)

